Hello everyone!This is my first post on this forum, though I have been reading and enjoying the forum for quite some time. I recently purchased what I consider to be my first "proper" race bike - a Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod Ultegra. To me this is a real superbike and a bike that I have wanted for years. I do, of course, know that there are more super superbikes, and I would not say no to a Colnago or an Oltre Xr4, but being a father of two and owning a house from the 1850's that needs to be renovated every now and then this has taken me quite some time to save up for. Anyway, after changing the roof on our house this summer, my wife gave me the green light on buying a new road bike and I decided to purchase this one. I have been absolutely blown away by how nice it rides and I am very happy with my purchase.

The bikes weighs 7.1 kilos at the time being (pedals, bottle cages and Garmin mount included) and while this is 3.5 kilos lighter than my previous bike I would like to lower the weight a bit more. Initially I would like to get the bike down to 6.8 kilos, but I would not mind getting it even lighter.

I would like to hear your tips and ideas for lowering the weight. What do you think would be a good place to start? Are there any non-expensive ways of lowering the weight to start with?

Furthermore, I have two questions that I would like to ask. I am a big fan of the looks of tan wall tires. Are there any downsides to these? I have not used them before, but I would like to try them out. Are they less durable than the wheels I have now? Also, would it be possible to get a thinner "spacer" (I am not sure that this is the right word for the last part closest to the frame) to get the handlebar and stem lower?

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Thank you evan326 for the tips and uploading the picture! I could not figure out how to add a picture to my post (edit: figured it out!).I will cut the fork in a while and I suppose that might help me with the weight.

You will see numerous Evo's on weightweenies. Fantastic ride with excellent handling. And weighs in at a rather low starting point.

Cheapest fixes for me (non hi mod): * L&S skewers on eBay saved me 80g for under $40. * steerer insert and top cap saved another 80g with pieces bought on eBay for under $20. * a KMC or Dura Ace chain is probably lighter a few grams lighter. (Replace only if yours is worn.) * not inexpensive at around $200, but a Berk List covered saddle weighs about 95g will drop 130g off that Fizik. Very comfy, too.

You can save the most weight going to a nice set of tubulars, but it might mean selling one of your children.

Congrats on the new bike! She's a stunner. I'd echo mostly what's been said above, skewers are a great and very cheap way to shed some grams, maybe take a look at Planet X. Also try some lightweight inner tubes, I've had great success with Continental Supersonic tubes. Although you've already got a carbon post on the bike, I'd recommend a hylix from eBay. I had one on my evo and it was great. Cut it down as much as possible and it'll be a very light post for less than £50!! Also the saddle is an easy place to shed serious weight, those Fiziks are pretty heavy (and I found mine terribly uncomfortable) i went to a carbon seat from eBay and saved about 180g if I remember correctly. Obviously wheels will be the place to save the serious weight but some serious financial saving may need to happen first!! In the meantime, enjoy the ride!!

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